Howard Chou

Howard is the current 1st Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party and has been serving in that capacity since December of 2018. He is also the Chair/Co-founder of the Asian American Pacific Islander Initiative of Colorado Democrats. Nationally Howard is the Treasurer of the Association of Democratic State Committee (the State Party branch of the DNC) and is the first Coloradan to serve on its executive committee in over 22 years. In addition, he serves as the Treasurer of the Western Region of the DNC and Director of AAPI Engagement on the DNC Environmental and Climate Crisis Council. Howard serves on the State Advisory Board for Colorado of Climate Power. He is one of the founding members of the Colorado Working Families Party and currently serves on its executive committee.

Howard is a husband and father of 2 and works professionally in Market Research and Polling. For over 16 years, his work in the industry includes Political Ad and Message testing with all methods of polling, which includes 5 Democratic Presidential campaigns. He is a grassroots activist who is engaged in many community organizations in CO including Colorado Black Women for Political Action, Asian Pacific Development Center and CO AANHPI Coalition.  A dedicated organizer, activist and volunteer, Howard works strategically with Democratic candidates all over CO. In this past election year, he has helped support, organize or host over 100 events all across Colorado in counties across the state including Weld, Pueblo, Mesa, Morgan to name a few and has canvassed for more than 50 candidates. 

Tim Kubik

Tim lives west of Berthoud in south Larimer County with his wife, Nancy, who is Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Northern Colorado. He has two children, Gwen, an electronic dance artist in Denver, and Sophie, a senior at Amherst College in Massachusetts. As an educational facilitator in his small business partnership, Project ARC, PBC, Tim has spent 15 years collaborating with over 7500 teachers and community partners to build sustainable learning communities in 49 states and 14 countries worldwide, He has also used his years in education and business to support non-profits. He served as the Chair of the Colorado United Nations Association in the 2000s and the Chair of the Coalition Against Global Genocide in the 2010s. 

Over those same 15 years, Tim has been an active volunteer with the Colorado Democratic Party. He left teaching in 2007 to work as the Colorado Volunteer Coordinator for Governor Bill Richardson's Presidential Campaign, then joined the Colorado Campaign for Change in 2008 as a field organizer. Shifting to volunteering in local politics, he joined the Larimer County Democratic Party in 2009 and managed a strong tough-turf campaign for Karen Stockley in HD49 in 2010. He's served as a Precinct Organizer and Captain in the Berthoud area, a House District and Senate District Chair, and as Chair of CD2 from 2017-2021. He was also part of the campaign team that upset the "reformers" on the Thompson Valley School Board in 2015. A State Rules and Credentials Committee member, Tim, currently Chairs the Colorado Democratic Education Initiative.

Shad Murib

Shad has over 15 years of leadership experience running Democratic campaigns across Colorado and serving in senior roles in non-profit organizations and various government offices and agencies. He and his wife, State Senator Kerry Donovan, also run the Copper Bar Ranch, a working cattle and beef ranch out of Edwards, Colorado.

A first-generation American born to immigrant parents from Lebanon, Shad was born-and-raised in Littleton, Colorado. From his beginnings as his high school’s volunteer coordinator for John Kerry’s presidential campaign, to Chief of Staff for the Senate Democrats, to running and winning difficult local and statewide campaigns, Shad has raised millions of dollars for the Democratic Party, built large organizations that achieved progressive results in Colorado and in Washington D.C., and has always put working Coloradans first.

At Ulysses Strategies, Shad helped elect the first Latina immigrant to the Colorado State House, developed political strategy for the state’s leading environmental organizations, and works to bridge the rural-urban divide on issues facing the American West. 

Jarrod Munger

Jarrod Munger is running for Vice Chair of Party Operations.  He has been an active leader in the Party since 2017 and brings experience from every level of the Party to this role.  Born in Alliance, Nebraska, Jarrod has lived in Colorado for 25 years including time as a child who attended two Aurora Public Schools, one Denver Public School, one Adams 12 Public School, and one Adams 50 Public School.  After attending one year of College studying Agronomy, he returned to Colorado in 2001 where he lived with family in Elizabeth before moving into his own place in Westminster while working at the MCI WorldCom center in Glendale. 

Jarrod lived in Denver County from the Fall 2006 until February 2022 when he and his partner, Kirk, moved to Fort Morgan.  They are actively looking for a small farm in Morgan County to move his hobby poultry egg farm from his Nebraska farm that belonged to his grandparents.

Jarrod donates his time to the Democratic Party as his way to give back to the Party who gave him the hand up in his career in Information Technology.  Through Democratic Party enacted re-training programs, Jarrod has been able to grow professionally by obtaining Information Technology and Process Management certifications after receiving WIA and TIAA grants through the Colorado Workforce Centers.  Today, he works remotely in IT Security and Compliance for DaVita Kidney Care while learning and networking with his new neighbors in the northeast corner of Colorado.

JOSH TRUPIN

Josh was elected as CDP assistant secretary in Apr. 2021 and stepped into the secretary role in early 2022. He is running for a full term in 2023. In addition to his work as secretary, he also serves the party as secretary of the CDP Rules committee, co-chair of the CDP Platform committee, was chair of HD60 until redistricting, and serves as Second Vice Chair and data wrangler for the Park County Democrats.

2022 CDP REORGANIZATION POSITIONS

Please send your notice of intent to run for any of our officer positions to [email protected] with a bio and photo. You will be featured on the website and in the dispatch. 

State Party Chair: The State Chair is responsible for the day-to-day running of the entire
Colorado Democratic Party. The Chair is responsible for personnel decisions, signing of
contracts and raising money to pay for the operations and campaign projects of the Colorado
Democratic Party. The State Chair recruits and trains candidates, volunteers, supports and
trains county parties and is responsible for planning multi-county and state bi-annual re-
organizations, assemblies and conventions. The Chair devises a campaign plan for the
priorities each year, in periodic consultation with the other officers. Their State Party chair is an automatic member of the Democratic National Committee and the Association of State
Democratic Chairs and EDs. The State Chair creates the agenda and presides over the State
Central and Executive meetings, including State Re-Organization, Assembly and Convention.
The State Chair sets the leadership tone and priority projects of the state party, helps resolve
disputes, and provides messaging and digital guidance for local leaders and activists across the state.

The State Party Chair works closely with the other officers for planning and implementing
projects and works closely with the Executive Director and other staff on the day to day
operations and projects of the party. The Chair is responsible for compliance with the law,
adequate insurance, and for all state party contracts. The State Chair is a full-time (plus)
position and is expected to also build relationships with Democratic elected officials at the
federal, state and local level. It is the responsibility of the chair to lead the state to elect as
many Democrats as possible. (This means overseeing voter registration, recruitment, training, persuasion and targeting guidance, voter protection and get out the vote.) This may include flipping new seats, defending current seats or defeating recall efforts against our candidates.

State Party 1 st Vice Chair: The First Vice Chair steps in to cover any of the duties of the Chair(above) if the Chair is unavailable. The First Vice Chair is an automatic member of the
Democratic National Committee and the Association of State Democratic Chairs and EDs. The First Vice Chair must not be the same gender as the Chair. The job of the First Vice Chair is to support the Chair and help the party achieve its goals. The First Vice Chair contributes their time and skills to the greater vision of the party. There is a great deal of flexibility of what this looks like and will often be defined with more specificity in consultation with the Chair.

State Party 2 nd Vice Chair: The Second Vice Chair steps in to cover any of the duties of the
Chair or 1 st Vice Chair if they are unavailable. There is a great deal of flexibility as to what this officer is responsible for, but has traditionally been focused on Outreach efforts of the State Party. The Second Vice Chair may handle other duties as delegated and is a member of the Executive Officer Team.

State Party Secretary: The State Party Secretary is responsible for taking notes and minutes
for all party meetings. The Secretary submits the draft minutes for review and edits and
presents them for adoption at the next meeting and for documenting follow up and to do items
arising out of Executive Officer meetings. This position may also include list maintenance and

hygiene for Democratic Party membership of the State Central Committee and the State
Executive Committee. This position may also include periodic communications from the party.
Treasurer: The State Party Treasurer is a signer on all CDP accounts, reviews FEC and
TRACER reports prior to filing, assists with fundraising, and participates in creating and
presenting the CDP budget. The State Party Treasurer is the registered agent, whose name
appears on all printed materials and they are the designated recipient for all official
communications from the FEC or SOS. The person in this position has legal responsibility for
the finances of the state party. The State Party Treasurer is part of the executive officer team
and may assist with other Democratic party projects from time to time.

Vice Chair Party Operations: The Vice Chair of Party Operations would be responsible for analyzing and recommending efficient systems for handling party business for caucuses, assemblies, conventions and re-organizations from the state party.  The person in this position would take a leading role in communicating, training and coordinating, subject to the oversight of the Chair with input from counties, districts and other state officers.  This person should be organized, familiar with state law and party rules, a strong planner, and good with follow-through.

Vice Chair of Public Relations & Marketing: The Vice Chair of Public Relations & Marketing is a position designed to enhance the work of the Digital and Communications Director.  This person should be capable of being a press secretary for the Colorado Democratic Party and work well under the guidance of the Chair and the Digital and Communications Director.  Ideally, they have the capacity to create digital content, draft press releases and prepare press conferences for the State Party.  This person should have press, marketing or public relations experience.

Vice Chair Geographic Community Outreach: The Vice Chair of Geographic Community Outreach is a position that is focused on how to learn from and connect between the 64 different counties in Colorado with an eye toward what is needed to connect in rural, suburban and urban areas of the state.  This person would help organize the annual CDP outreach tours in partnership with local county parties and would connect with the Rural Initiative of the State on how to best connect with rural regions and voters.  This person should be willing to travel and know the full state well. (The current rules allow the chair to appoint supporting volunteer positions to break the state into regions of specialization.  Those appointees would specialize in their region under a total statewide Geographic outreach plan.)

Vice Chair Cultural & Demographic Outreach: The Vice Chair of Cultural & Demographic Outreach is a position that focuses on communities tied together by shared experiences of race, religion, gender, orientation, military service, age or workforce, or issue priorities.  This person would be responsible for engaging the state initiatives of the Colorado Democratic Party, devising an outreach plan, in coordination with the other state officers, and leading an effort to identify key communities, community leaders, key events, and policy areas of particular importance. This person should be willing to travel, attend events and have strong intersectional relationships and contacts.  (The current rules allow the chair to appoint supporting volunteer positions to specialize where there are strong relationships in key communities.  Those appointees would specialize in focused communities within the outreach plan.) 

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DEMOCRATS SERVING ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN 2023

The mission of the Colorado State Board of Education is to provide all of Colorado’s children equal access to quality, thorough, uniform, well-rounded educational opportunities in a safe and civil learning environment.

Did you know you can attend the State Board of Ed meetings in person or online?

It is your right to make public comments, learn more here.

Dems on the State Board of Education in 2023

Lisa Escárcega (CD1)

Rebecca McClellan (CD6)

Karla Esser (CD7)

Angelika Schroeder(CD2)

Rhonda Solis (CD8)

Kathy Plomer (At-large)

When does the State Board of Education meet?

January 11-12

February 8-9

March 8-9

April 12-13

May 10-11

June 14-15 (OFF-SITE: TBD)

July 12-13 *

August 16-17

September 13-14

October 11-12

November 8-9

December 13-14 *

* (virtual meeting if needed)

Where does it meet?

State Services Building at 1525 Sherman St., 1st floor conference room 103/104, Denver, CO 80203

SENATE DEMOCRATS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Agriculture & Natural Resources, 7 members (4-3)

Senator-elect Dylan Roberts, Chair
Senator Nick Hinrichsen, Vice Chair
Senator-elect Janice Marchman
Senator Kevin Priola

Appropriations, 7 members (4-3)

Senator Jeff Bridges, Chair
Senator Rachel Zenzinger, Vice Chair
President Pro Tempore James Coleman
Senator Chris Hansen

Business, Labor, & Technology, 9 members (6-3)

Assistant Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, Chair
Senator Jessie Danielson, Vice Chair
President Pro Tempore James Coleman
Senator Joann Ginal
Senator Nick Hinrichsen
Senator-elect Tom Sullivan

Education, 7 members (4-3)

Majority Caucus Chair Janet Buckner, Chair
Senator-elect Janice Marchman, Vice Chair
Senator Rhonda Fields
Senator Chris Kolker

Finance, 7 members (4-3)

Senator-elect Kyle Mullica, Chair
Senator Chris Kolker, Vice Chair
Senator Kevin Priola
Senator Faith Winter

Health & Human Services, 9 members (6-3)

Senator Rhonda Fields, Chair
Senator Joann Ginal, Vice Chair
Majority Caucus Chair Janet Buckner
Senator-elect Lisa Cutter
Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis
Senator-elect Kyle Mullica

Judiciary, 5 members (3-2)

Majority Whip Julie Gonzales, Chair
Assistant Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, Vice Chair
Senator-elect Dylan Roberts

Local Government & Housing, 7 members (4-3)

Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis, Chair
Senator-elect Tony Exum, Sr., Vice Chair
Majority Whip Julie Gonzales
Senator-elect Dylan Roberts

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs, 5 members (3-2)

President Pro Tempore James Coleman, Chair
Senator-elect Tom Sullivan, Vice Chair
Majority Whip Julie Gonzales

Transportation & Energy, 7 members (5-2)

Senator Faith Winter, Chair
Senator Kevin Priola, Vice Chair
Senator-elect Tony Exum, Sr.
Senator-elect Lisa Cutter
Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis

HOUSE DEMOCRATS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee (9-4)

Chair, Representative Karen McCormick, D-Longmont

Representative Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora

Representative-Elect Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs

Representative-Elect Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista

Representative Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango

Representative-Elect Jennifer Parenti, D-Erie

Representative-Elect Tammy Story, D-Conifer

Representative Brianna Titone, D-Arvada

Representative-Elect Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs

Appropriations Committee (7-4)

Chair, Representative Emily Sirota, D-Denver

Vice Chair, Representative Shannon Bird, D-Westminster

Representative Judy Amabile, D-Boulder

Representative Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins

Representative Leslie Herod, D-Denver

Representative Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora

Representative-Elect Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs

Business Affairs and Labor Committee (7-4)

Chair, Representative Judy Amabile, D-Boulder

Vice Chair, Representative Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora 

Representative-Elect Regina English, D-Colorado Springs

Representative-Elect Sheila Lieder, D-Lakewood

Representative-Elect William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield

Representative-Elect Javier Mabrey, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo 

Education Committee (7-4)

Chair, Representative Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango

Vice Chair, Representative-Elect Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista

Representative Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial

Representative-Elect Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs

Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Aurora

Representative Mary Young, D-Greeley

Energy and Environment Committee (8-3)

Chair, Representative Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins

Vice Chair, Representative-Elect Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn

Representative-Elect Ruby Dickson, D-Centennial 

Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood

Representative Alex Valdez, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs

Representative-Elect Stephanie Vigil, D-Colorado Springs

Representative Mike Weissman, D-Aurora

Finance Committee (7-4)

Chair, Representative Marc Snyder, D-Manitou Springs

Vice Chair Representative-Elect Junie Joseph, D-Boulder

Representative Adrienne Benavidez, D-Commerce City 

Representative Lindsey Daugherty, D-Aravada

Representative Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood

Representative Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins

Representative-Elect William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield

Representative-Elect Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch

Health and Insurance Committee (8-3)

Chair, Representative Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada

Vice Chair, Representative Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood

Representative-Elect Sheila Lieder, D-Lakewood

Representative Karen McCormick, D-Longmont

Representative David Ortiz, D-Littleton

Representative Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora

Representative Brianna Titone, D-Arvada

Representative-Elect Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn

Judiciary Committee (9-4)

Chair, Representative Mike Weissman, D-Aurora

Vice Chair, Representative Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver

Representative Adrienne Benavidez, D-Commerce City 

Representative Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada

Representative-Elect Elisabeth Epps, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch

Representative-Elect Said Sharbini, D-Brighton 

Representative Marc Snyder, D-Manitou Springs

Representative Steven Woodrow, D-Denver

Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee (8-3)

Chair, Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City

Vice Chair, Representative Mary Young, D-Greeley

Representative Judy Amabile, D-Boulder

Representative-Elect Regina English, D-Colorado Springs

Representative Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial 

Representative Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora

Representative-Elect Tammy Story, D-Conifer

State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (8-3)

Chair, Representative Steven Woodrow, D-Denver

Vice Chair, Representative David Ortiz, D-Littleton

Representative Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins

Representative Tracey Bernett, D-Louisville

Representative-Elect Elisabeth Epps, D-Denver

Representative Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora

Representative-Elect Said Sharbini, D-Brighton

Representative-Elect Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn

Transportation, Housing and Local Government Committee (9-4)

Chair, Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood

Vice Chair, Representative-Elect William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield

Representative Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins

Representative-Elect Ruby Dickson, D-Centennial

Representative Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora

Representative-Elect Javier Mabrey, D-Denver

Representative-Elect Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo 

Representative-Elect Jennifer Parenti, D-Erie

Representative-Elect Stephanie Vigil, D-Colorado Springs

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January 8th 2023:  General Assembly Swearing in Ceremony.

January 8th 2023:  CU Regent swearing in Ceremony

January 9th 2023:  First regular session of the 74th General Assembly.

January 10th 2023: Governor swearing in ceremony

January 11th 2023:  State Board of Education swearing in ceremony

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Help us get a head start for 2023 and the 2024 Presidential Election by donating today to fund our win plan. 

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